Bernieh's Garden
Malvaviscus arboreus - Cardinal's Hat or Mexican Turk's Cap or Lipstick Hibiscus
Genus: Malvaviscus.
Species: Malvaviscus arboreus.
Common name: Cardinal's Hat or Mexican Turk's Cap or Lipstick Hibiscus
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Malvaviscus
Species: arboreus var. mexicanus
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color:
Red
White/Near White
Foliage:
Evergreen
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
